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Sydney, Nova Scotia

Sydney Became A Retirement Community 

“As the steel plant and everything else went, the people and them went. Everybody around here, younger people – I don’t blame them – they go to Alberta.” – Joe Gillis, Sydney, NS

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The Secret Founders
Neil's Harbour, Nova Scotia

The Secret Founders 

When 7 fishermen started a co-op, no one could have expected it would become an international fish distributor.

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Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

An Ode To Adams And Knickle 

“They sell fresh scallops harvested off the Grand Banks here in Nova Scotia, brought in on ships every day and sold by Adams and Knickle by the pound. Fresh. They’re 10 dollars a pound today, they used to be cheaper. They’re so fresh and sweet. I eat them raw. The locals eat them raw.” – Doug Langley, Lunenburg, NS

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Halifax, Nova Scotia

The Turret Was A Queer Institution 

“It was a community-owned space, and that meant that it was a space for all kinds of queer people.”- Robin Metcalf, Halifax, NS

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Halifax, Nova Scotia

A Cabbie’s Memory Map Of Halifax 

“Gottingen Street, all the big stores were up there: Discount Shoeland, Woolworth’s. It was booming back in the ’60s.” – Stan Spencer, Halifax, NS

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